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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-19
THE FOREST HILLS DISASTER.
The Commissioners Do Not Accept
the News Expert Opinion.

BosToN, March 1S-A few DAYS ago the
Engineering News of New York announced
it had in its possession parts of two broken
floor hangers from the bridge upon which the
recent Boston d Providence railroad acci-
dent occurred, which were secured by En-
gineer Pritchard, who was employed by
them to make an expert examination. The
News, in letter to the board of commits
sieners, claimed to have discovered import
ant clues as to the cause of the accident, and
offering to place their evidence in the hands
of the commissioners. In reply the latter
have sent a caustic note to A. NJ. Wellington,
editor of the News, in which they say:
The other portions Of these same two
hangers, showing the other sides of the
breaks, are now in the Office Of the commits
sioners, having been preserved by the CON-
pany and sent to us in accordance with an
agreement entered into the day before your
reporter made this discovery. The portions
of the hangers in your possession belong to
the railroad company and not to us, and we
have no doubt that the company, as soon as
they are restored to it, will at once in ac-
cordance with its agreement place them be-
fore us for farther examination. 1t is not
for us to characterize the action of a reporter
who, taking advantage of the privileges ac-
corded him, carries off important portions of
q wreck without the consent of the owner !;
but you can readily see that it would be
necessary to exclude all reporters from ac-
cess to wrecks if the course adopted by
Mr.. Pritchard, in accordance with your in
structlons, was considered justifable, and
should be adopted by other journalists. We
appreciate the evident desire to be helpful
which prompted your action, and thank you
for the expert opinion contained in your
letter.
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AN ADVENTURES
Marries a Cambridge Young Lady
and Then Deserts Her.

BosToN, March 1S.-In August last Miss
Lucy Torrey, of Cambridge, while at the
White Mountains, formed the acquaintance
of a man giving the name of DR.. Andrew
jackson Grant, and who pretended to be
wealthy Englishman residing in Australia.
Grant was accompanied by Mrs. Kate Ray,
who claimed to be sister of the Doctor.
The Doctors attentions continued for sew
eral weeks, and when Miss Torrey returned
home the Doctor and his sister followed
Soon after Miss Torrey was pursuaded to
marry Grant, and converted all her stocks,
etc, into cash which she gave to the Doctor,
preparatory, as she informed her friends, to
starting for Australia. The trio then left
Cambridge, but upon reaching Albany, the
sister left the others ostensibly to visit a
friend for day or two. The next day a
telegram was received from her saying she
was critically i'll, and requested the Doctor
to come to her at once. Thereupon the Doc
tor left his bride taking all the money with
him. His failure to return caused much
anxiety on the brides part, and subsequent
investigation by Detective Ducey of Cam
bridge, ledto DR.. Grants arrest today in
Woodbury., n. j., upon a warrant for larceny
and bigamy. 1t is claimed Grant is an ad-
venturer of the first water, and has a
thoroughly bad record. The alleged sister
is thought to be simply an accomplice. The
bride has returned home and Grant will be
brought there Tuesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-19
THE NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
A Special Meeting Held in Boston
The Business Transacted.

BosTON, March ia special meeting of
the New England League of professional
base ball clubs was held at the Parker House
this evening, President William s. Knox of
Lawrence in the chair The clubs repre-
sented were as follows
Boston, w. w. Burnham; Lawrence, Harry
C. Wiggin, w. +. Kelly; Lynn, Henry Muir
ply. g. w. Bracket; Lowell, T. W. Howe,
Clough, S. J. Leonard; Hayerhill, c. b.
George, w. II: Moody: Salem, W. 7. Fessen-
den; Portland, ii. 5. Spence and L. f. Vose
1t was voted that whatever franchise was
held by Lynn last season be forfeited and
transferred to Henry Murphy and associates.
The election of Salem membership by mail
was unanimously ratified. In executive ses-
sion applications were received from New
Bedford, Mass, and Concord, N. ii. The
application of New Bedford was laid on the
table and it was voted that Concord be Sc
lected to ill the first vacancy that might exist
through the season. This action was salts
factory to the Concord delegates present and
they retired.
The matter of the official playing ball being
considered sealed proposals were received
from A., j. Reach ~ Co. and from A. q. Spal-
ding q Bro, and by a unanimous vote the
Reach American Association ball was adopt
ed. 1t was voted that the schedule meeting
be held at the Parker Honse at 9 o'clock to-
morrow evening.
1t was voted to create STAFF of substitute
umpires, and the following were chosen
Michael Winslow of Lynn, Chas. OMalley
of Boston, Alfred ii. Marsden of Lawrence,
and +. Moran of Natick.
1t was voted that where umpires fail to fill
their assignments without reasonable excuse
they shall be fined not less than 500
1t was voted that in championship games
this season no return checks shall be issued
Hereafter the visiting club will scount the
tickets taken at the gate and give receipt on
that basis.
The disputed Ray matter was taken up. In
this case Lawrence and Manchester make q
claim to the services lof j. B. Ray. The
claims of each club were presented by w. S
Knox in behalf of Lawrence and Messrs
Leonard and McClough in behalf of Man
chester. Documentary evidence was pre-
sented by each side, and after the delegates
from Lawrence and Manchester had retired
the remaining clubs considered the matter il
all its features aed finally by vote of to
Ray was assigned to Lawrence.
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The annual meeting of the Portland Turn
yerein was held in Turnyerein Hall last eve
ming for the election of officers and the sub
mission of the reports of the various officers
Mr.. E. B. Duran, who has been the president
of the Association for the last two years,
and Mr.. t. j. rockingham, the vice presi-
dent, declined a re-elaetion. With this ex-
ception the old board of officers is retained.
This is the result of the election
President Edward f. Thompson.
Vice Presdent-Frank o. Haskell.
Treasurer-A. L. Laughlin.
Secretary-A. X. Stubbs
Leader of Gymnastics-E. l.. Smith.
Eirector of Entertainments-E. B. Gilbert.
Armorer- George M. Goold.
Treasurer Laughlin reported that after
settling the expenses of the year there was
on hand $4943S The invested fund of the
institution now amounts to $27O0.
Secretary Stubb's report showed mem
bership of 264 active ana IL life members, a
gain of rs during the year.
The report of Armorer Goold showed the
apparatus in good condition and sufficient
for the present demands.
Twenty-four new applicants for member
ship were voted on last evening. The recent
entertainment netted over $500; in other re-
spects the Association is in tlourishing con-
dition.
The salaries of the officers, $50 for the
treasurer, and S25 for the secretary, were
fixed as during last year.
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the other hand it encourages the pitcher to
let the batter hit the ball, and thus increases
the interest in the game to the spectators,
who would much rather see man hit the
ball and run than to stand up and "fan air"
THE STRIKER.
The rule for the striker Is that instead Of
three strikes as formerly, he shall have four,
and whether or not the fourth ball struck al
and missed by the striker is caught by the
catcher, the striker is declared out. This
rule appears to be bad one IL will tend to
lower the skill of the catcher as he will be
Indifferent as to whether he catches the ball
or not, and the habit viii so grow on him
that in time when he should be sure and
catch the ball, the chances are that 1t will be
missed through indifference. To be sure the
four strikes win lengthen the game some
what, but that will be Of very little interest
TO the majority Of the lovers Of the game.
One Of the best rules in connection with
the striker is the one compelling him to strike
at any ball between the knee and the shoul
der, that is over the plate. 1t will be the
means Of doing away with the practice that
many have grown into Of waiting to get to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-19

Hotel caught fire. When the blaze was dis
covered the flames had spread into the walls
and ceiling of the room and into partition
In the second story. A still alarm was given
and the fire quickly extinguished. but not
until the smoke had done considerable dam
age to the carpets and bedding in the rooms
over the pastry room, besides diseoloring
and scorching the walls. In one chamber
the carpet was partially burned. and laths
fire. The pastry room was gutted. The
damage to the building will be slight. Mr..
foss, one of the proprietors of the hotel,
stated that he could not tell what would be
tne amount of damage done by the smoke.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-19
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
ALONE IN LONDON,


Good melodrama may not be the equal of
high tragedy or genteel comedy ,Ibut it pleases
the people, and "Alone in London" is one of
the best melodramas that holds the stage to-
day. 1t has been improved in places where
it was weak and now is one of the most valu
able attractions on the road, because Col
Sim Of the Brooklyn Park Theatre has put
into the different roles actors of decided
merit, and has staged the piece in excellent
shape. The view of Westminster Bridge and
theiOld sluice-houSe and river Thames by
moonlight are worthy of the hearty applause
they evoked last night from the large au-
dience present.
Miss Cora Tanner, as Nan, posses a pleas
ing stage presence, and is very strong in the
pathetic and emotional parts. She possesses
an agreeable, well cultivated voice and sang
Alone in London with good effect Her
rescue from the old sluice-way was exceed
ingly realistic and drew forth tremendous
applause. Miss Tanner was ably supported
by Mr. Craig, who made an admirable stage
villain, by Miss Dwyer, whose Tom Chick
weed was strong representation of the Lon
don child of the slums, by Miss Leclaire,
whose honest old Bridget Maloney from Cork
is as good as ever, by Maggie Holloway, lwho
has all the mannerisms of the flash resorts of
London, by Mr. Leonard Grover, Jr.. as Jen-
kinson, and ALI Fisher, whose Charlie John
son is remarkably easy and graceful. The
hOuoO ohouiu DO PdChtQ lOulBuI.
AMY sHERwIN.
Tickets should be procured at once for the
Amy Shervin concert to be given at City
Hall next Monday evening Stockbridge has
them. The Boston Transcript says:
Miss Sherwin, who sang the part OF
Marguerite had already produced favor
able impression in oratori0 by the beauty Of
her voice and the intelligence and good taste
with which her music was given. Her per
formance on Saturday evening was marked
by the same excellence, and she promises tt
be one of the most satisfactory singers. In
the duo with Faust and in the songs, she
showed qualities of the highest order, ano
the last song especially was sung with exqui
site tenderness, delicacy and depth of feel
Ing"
The members of the support are artists oi
ability. There is Alfred DeSeve, the violiI
ylrtuoso, and Ronconi, the great basso.
NOTES.
The Munioy Lodge entertainment at Castle
Hall Monday night will sprove a delightful
affair. Tickets should be procured Of the
committee 1T once.
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POrtlands last season shows. Their daring
base running undoubtedly won them the
championship, being aided Of course by their
batting and fielding. Portland people expect
to see as good base running on their team
the coming season as they did last. and II re-
porti true this seasons team win be super
ior in this respect. The new rule reads that
any attempt made by player TO steal a base
must be credited, whether an error Is made
or not, II the runner is successful In reaching
the base According to this rule, II wild
throw or muffed ball Is the means Of giving
a runner-whois attempting TO steal base
a base,an error must be charged to somebody
and yet the runner is entitled to be credited
with having stolen the base.
MINOR CHANGES.
Captains Of clubs only, can question an
umpires decision.
In place Of total bases, a record Of stolen
bases will be kept.
In place Of stone for the home-plate a
base Of white rubber is recommended.
The ''Spalding'' or "Reach" ball are the
only ones that can be used in championship
games.
This season runner can walk to his base
when foul hit is made, instead Of being
obliged to run.
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eral opinion that the game as played under
the new code will be very different game
from that played under the old one. The
interest in these changes is so great that we
give sketch of some of the important ones,
accompanied by few illustrations that may
make them clear to those who do not under
stand them. Probably some Of them will be
changed again after the clubs get to playing
and have given them trial.
The Illustrations are from the Cincinnati
Commercial-Gazette. Fig. shows the dia-
mond laid out, with the first and third bases
in their new positions, whslly within the
fair ground. This change was made for the
benefit of the umpire in deciding between
fair and foul balls. Fig. 2 shows the POSI-
tion assumed by more than half OF the
pitchers last season, while getting ready to
deliver the ball; namely, with the body half
turned from the batsman and the ball
wholly concealed from view. Now the
pitcher must stand facing the batsman with
the ball in plain sight Of the umpire, as in
Fig. 3. Fig. A will give some idea Of the
pitchers position in delivering the ball. An
idea has had some circulation that both feet
must remain on the ground until the ball is
delivered. This is a mistake as his position
at that moment might be as shown in the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-19
FIRE RECORD.
A Blaze In Boston.

BosToN. March 1S.-The six story iron
front building, 575 and 577 Washington street
caught fire about $50 o'clock tonight The
was being remodeled for use as a hotel and
cafe by NJ. T. Clark. The latter had put In
a small portion of his cafe fittings, and with
this exception it was unoccnpied. Soon after
II o'clock the fire was extinguished, latter it
had been confined to the building in which it
started. Mr.. Bangs, the owner Of the build
ing, declined to give an estimate of his loss,
but it will probably reach $4,000 or $4,000.
The building is fully insured. Mr.. Clark's
loss on fittings will probably reach $4,000 or
$4,000; insured for $4,000. The origin Of
the fire is a mystery, as the engineer of the
very low and was banked also that there
were no shavings or light material within 80
feet of the boiler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-19
SUBURBAN NEWS.
GoRHAAI.

GORHAM.
The Democrats Of Gorham endorsed the
Republican nominee, Mr.. G. p. Plaisted, for
third seleetman, and this endorsement
proved so unsatisfactory TO some Of the Re
publeans that they accused Mr.. Plaisted of
making trade with the Democrats In order
to make certain his election. Now, as a
member Of the Democratic Caucus. l know
all its proceedings, so wish to say to the
honor of Mr.. Plaisted that no trade, OF offer
Of trade, had ever been made or mentioned.
and that his endorsement by us was entirely
a surprise TO him. l..
sACCARAPPA.
The Republicans Of Westbro0k win hold
their caucus this afternoon to nominate mu-
nicipal officers.
The Democrats win hold their caucus this
evening.
The annual meeting Of the town win be
held Monday, the 21st inst The Srst day
will be devoted to the election Of officers and
miscellaneous business. The meeting will
stand adjourned until Wednesday for trans
acting all business called for in the warrant
Rev. T.. Martin, pastor Of the Methodist
church, had a sudden attack Of illness re-
sembling paralysis. few days ago. He has
been under medical care ever since. The
symptoms of his disease were quite favora-
BILE for speedy recovery Friday morning.
Mr.. Samuel f. Mcclellan. one Of our Oldest
citizens, who has been suffering from an
aggravated form Of Brights disease for near
ly two years, died at his residence Friday
morning. Mr.. Mcclellan was Sc years old.
He had been the ''Vilhage Blacksmith" for
upwards Of forty years. He was one Of the
pioneers in establishing schools, churches
and various other institutions which have
made Saccarappa prosperous and the people
Intelligent and happy. During the months
Of his confinement 1t has been the privilege
Of many OF his old associates to sit at his
bee side, and enjoy pleasant intercourse
with him. His genial face has been greatly
missed on the street, and at the forge, where
he spent many years OF his active life. He
leaves a wife and four sons, all residents OF
this village. The funeral services VIII DC
held at his late residence Sunday afternoon.
Work on the new turntable at this station
| be completed ready for use.
The Portland and Rochester railroad COM
pany have just received two new passenger
cars from the Pullman Car Works az III lnqls' G
| They are fitted up with all the modern In
| provements, combining comfort ana oeauel :.
The new High School building y nearly
completed. 1t Is first class IN an its ~
| ments. The entire cost when htted anu
| furnished will not fall far below twenty
| thousand dollars. n
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Social Entertainment.

The social and entertainment by the young
people of the Second Parish last evening
was decided success. Quite large delega-
tion from the ST. Lawrence street society
were present as guests. The enter rtainment
consisted of singing by Shaw's Quartette,
composed of Messrs. Shaw, Thurston, Bow
doin and Colby, violin solos by Miss Ella
Thurston, piano solo by Miss Lottie Kicker,
vocal solo by Mrs. l.. II. Tibbetts, and read
ings by Master Samnlie Merrill and-Mr. A.
b. Merrill. During short intermission
chocolate and cake were served to all pres
ent All the parts were. exceedingly well
rendered, many receiving hearty encores
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A Mystery at Lawrence.

LAWRENCE, Mass, March 1S.-Excitement
ran high all day over the finding of the dead
body Of Maurice Bresnahan, superintendent
of the Shoddy Mills, with bullet hole in
All sorts of theories were advanced, but the
autopsy this afternoon satisfied the doctors
that it was case Of suicide. The affair is
the most mysterious that has ever happened
here. The victim was wealthy man, en-
joying good salary, and happy family re-
his accounts with the mill were found
STRAIGHT.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Pensions Granted.


WASHINGTON, March lS.
Pensions have been granted to Maine peo-
pie as follows:
Cyrus nj. Morris, original, Limestone.
John r. George, original, New Sharon.
John Manks Increase, Oakfeld.
EDWIN Il. wentworth increase, Waldo.
Samuel ID. Huntley, increase, East Machias.
stephen Cobb, reissue, Chelsea.
Andrew Firth, restoration, reissue and increase,
Bangor.
Postmasters Appointed.
The Postmaster General has appointed
these fourth-class postmasters:
Nathan NJ. Small, Greenwood Maine
Edgar nj. Butter, East jamaica Vermont.
Andrew j. Stevens, Hartland Vermont.
The New Commissioner of Patents.
The Star tonight says: 1t is stated that
ex-Representative Benton j. Hall of Iowa
has been decided upon as the successor to
Montgomery as commissioner of patents.
The Interstate Commerce Com
mittee-
Ex-Governor Robinson of Massachusetts
was at the White House today. 1t is learned
that he was offered place on the interstate
and declined by letter. The same offer was
repeated today by the President in person,
and again declined. Ex-senator Thurman
was also among the Presidents callers to-
day, and 1t is presumed his visit has some
connection with the appointment Of the
commissioner.
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Wedding.

Thursday evening last Ernest S. Jack, NJ.
D., formerly of this city was united in mar
riage to Miss Cora NJ. Cobb at Melrose,
Mass. DR.. Jack is the son of Thomas S.
Jack, ESQ.,, OF this city,is graduate of Har-
ward College and Medical School, and has
lust established himself in general practice
in Melrose. His bride is well known in
was Sometime organist in one of our city
churches. The marriage ceremony was per-
formed bv Rev Mr.. Haywood Of Melrose,
assisted 6y Rev A. H. Wright Of this city,
the brother-in-law of the groom, In the pres
Of many relatives ana and Tenas eoafo OF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-19
MAIN z.
The Wreck OF tne schr.

The Wreck of the Schr. j. n EelIs.
CAMDEN, March 1S.-Arthur Wallace. cap
tain of the schooner j. Ii. Eells, which was
lost OFF the Cape Cod coast Tuesday. lived at
Rockport and leaves a widow and daughter.
Augustus Carleton leaves four small chill
dren. Andrew Salisbury, who was lost, was
about % years old. He also lived in Rock
port. The schooner was the best paying
piece of vessel property which sailed out of
Rockport The two men saved are Swedes.
From what reports have been received here
the opinion seems TO be the life-saying
station at Nauset was not properly equipped.
WELLFLEET Mass, March 1S.-The cargo
of the schooner ]. II. Eells, consisting of
200 tons of railroad iron and 80 tons of pig
iron, will be discharged a. once. The con-
tract has been awarded to the Cape Cod
Wrecking Company.
The Knox County Court.
RocKLAND, March 1S.-The March term
of the Supreme Judicial Court adjourned
today after a session of week and a half.
Ten cases were tried and seven verdicts
given. Four divorces nisi have been decreed
and three persons naturalized.
Blown Off the Shore.
PRovINcETowN, Mass, March 1S.-The
schooner Annie S. Conant, Capt. Blatch-
ford, from Boston for Rockport, Me-, has
arrived. She has been blown off shore twice
since March 10th and split her flying jib
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Kid Gloves.

Darrah is having a "big drive" in kid
gloves at his store No. 463 Congress street.
His advertisement tells the story. Ia order
to give his customers fair show he will
limit each purchaser to one pair of gloves.
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INTERESTING TO SHIPPERS.
important Letter from the Bureau
Of Navigation.

Collector Anderson yesterday received the
following important letter from Commission
er Morton of the Bureau of Navigation:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,l
BUREAU OF NAvIGATIoNi
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 16, S7.)
Collector Of Customs Portland, Me-;
Sri-I have to state that this office Is officially
informed that the British Government, which has
hitherto been unwilling to enforce the clauses of
the Merchant Shipping Act Of 1875, respecting
the carriage of deck cargoes as regards foreign
ships, now feels compelled, in view OF she very
frequent infringements of the law by foreign YES
sells to prosecute for such offenseS in future.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed) c. b. MORTON.
C0mmie eSionpr